2012 has shown itself to be new peak in mobile phone competition. The stakes are high as Android manufacturers like HTC and Samsung release new models at a record pace and Apple tries to adapt to the market from its iPhone 4 design. Outside of the direct market place, who could forget the massive and international court battle between Apple and Samsung.

While HTC may have lost the spotlight since it introduces its new One series at the beginning of the year, that doesn’t mean these premium devices have lost any of their luster. The One series was a completely new design, taking the company away from its familiar and perhaps too similar line of devices like the Incredible, Thunderbolt, and Rezound.

The One X is the best of the best in the One series. While the One S stands out with its unique micro-arc oxidation finish, the X has the latest and greatest where it counts. The 4.7-inch Super IPS LCD screen is still held up as the standard to be judged against, even with Samsung’s Super AMOLED panels. Stuffed behind that gorgeous display is Qualcomm’s 1.5GHz dual-core processor, an improved 8MP rear camera (1.3MP on the front), 1GB of RAM, and 16GB built-in storage.

Wireless technologies abound, with support for 4G LTE, Wireless HDMI, Near field communication (NFC), GPS, 802.11n WiFi, and Bluetooth. Beats Audio technology is built-in, giving your audio an appreciable boost in sound quality. Don’t miss our full review of the HTC One X.

When the phone first debuted, it has a $200 price tag from AT&T. Several months later, we’re happy to share that you can now snag this top notch smartphone for just $99.99 with free shipping. You do have to agree to a 2 year contract, as usual, and this price is available to both new and current customers.